› Take Mobic (Meloxicam) only once a day. Take it with a meal or a snack to prevent an upset stomach.

Kidneys and liver

No specific kidneys and liver-related info.

› Can also affect your kidneys or cause permanent kidney damage if taken for a long time.

› Can hurt your kidneys, so don't use it if you have a history of kidney problems.

› Mobic (Meloxicam), and similar medications in the NSAID family, can lower kidney function or cause permanent kidney damage. Taking the lowest dose for the shortest amount of time necessary can lower your risk for kidney problems. It is important to get lab tests to check your kidney function periodically if you use Mobic (Meloxicam) for long periods of time.

Sex

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No specific sex-related info.

Sleep

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No specific sleep-related info.

Weight

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Upsides and benefits

Lodine

Meloxicam

Coming soon.

› Works well to relieve pain and inflammation from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

› Good for muscle aches and pains.

› It lasts longer than Ibuprofen, so you can take it less often.

› Causes less upset stomach than other NSAIDs, like Ibuprofen.

› Can also caus less bruising or bleeding than other NSAIDs when taken at lower doses (7.5 mg per day or less).

Downsides and risks

Lodine

Meloxicam

Coming soon.

› The longer you take Mobic (Meloxicam), the more likely you are to have stomach problems, including inflammation, ulcers, and bleeding. This can also happen if you take Mobic (Meloxicam) on an empty stomach.

› Like all NSAIDs, it can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke.

› Can also affect your kidneys or cause permanent kidney damage if taken for a long time.

Tips from our pharmacists for people taking the medication

Lodine

Meloxicam

Coming soon.

› Take Mobic (Meloxicam) only once a day. Take it with a meal or a snack to prevent an upset stomach.

› Can make you bruise or bleed more easily and it can also cause stomach ulcers.

› Don't take it with other blood thinners, like aspirin, unless your doctor tells you it's safe.

› Can hurt your kidneys, so don't use it if you have a history of kidney problems.